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6 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

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Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

12 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca alderperson seeks forgiveness of Asteri rent debt

"The Ithaca Common Council calls on the Vecino Group to drop all rent debt against the residents of Asteri."

12 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Route 13 footbridge installation delayed to next week

The Dryden Rail Trail connector is expected to be installed Oct. 21-22.

5 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Fall Creek Elementary to celebrate new playground with ribbon-cutting ceremony

On Oct. 9, ICSD officials will officially recognize the completed project.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Stray Haven receives grant for shelter upgrades

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA has received a $14,560 grant from the Fargnoli Charitable Foundation.

7 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Walk-in Care hours reduced at Guthrie Cortland

The new schedule went into effect October 4.

Sports

8 hours ago in Sports

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.

8 hours ago in Sports

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

10 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell women’s soccer to host Holy Cross

It'll be the first-ever matchup between the two teams.

1 day ago in Sports

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football rolls Rochester

The Bombers held the visitors to 41 total rushing yards.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

4 days ago in Sports

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

National

44 minutes ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

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Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

8 hours ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

4 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

6 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks

Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...

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31 minutes ago in Community, Education, Local

Cornell bans fraternity house parties and social events for remainder of academic year

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On Oct. 13, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff released a statement highlighting actions being taken to curb sexual assault and support victims.

2 hours ago in Community, Local

Ithaca Common Council holding public hearing and discussion regarding Lower Elm Street housing development

On Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m., the Ithaca Common Council will hold a public hearing and discussion on a conceptual approval of the Lower Elm Street housing development.

3 hours ago in Fall Guide, Local

4-H Camp Owahta holding fundraiser at Cortland Country Music Park in hopes of finishing rebuild after 2025 fire

After the 2025 fire, the camp is still looking for funds to complete repairs needed to bring the cabins, bathhouses, electrical systems, program spaces, accessibility, waterfront and pond areas, safety infrastructure, and other aging camp facilities back to their original vigor.

4 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local

Marathon teacher makes it to top 10 in national contest

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Bill Perks has a chance to win money for himself and his school.

9 hours ago in Fall Guide, Local

2027 Finger Lakes Waterfall calendars now available

The calendars, produced by award-winning photographer Dewey Neild, showcase waterfalls in the Finger Lakes region.

Entertainment

42 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

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An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

43 minutes ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

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"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

4 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local

Marathon teacher makes it to top 10 in national contest

Updated

Bill Perks has a chance to win money for himself and his school.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.

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42 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

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An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

46 minutes ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.